Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels In recent decades, workforce researchers have noted that people are delaying retirement. Economists speculate that this is due to improved health, changes to social security, economic downturns and less stable retirement plans. However, it can be challenging for people over 50 to find work due to discrimination and increased competition from younger workers…
Recent events, particularly the murder of George Floyd, have brought to light problem of racism in our society. The Black Lives Matter movement has gained momentum and already lead to important changes. However, we have a long way to go. And just as racism exists in the world at large, it also exists in the…
Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels As a kid growing up in rural Mississippi, I had big dreams of living in a city with a high powered career. I thought a great career would save me from my problems. It would give me a beautiful home, an identity, fulfillment and purpose. But as I grew older, I…
Photo by Prateek Katyal from Pexels Hardly anyone could have anticipated the impact COVID-19 would have on the way we work. Many businesses rushed to move online as the virus swept across the globe. And as COVID-19 continues to spread, college students are entering a bleak job market and laid-off workers are starting their job searches. And just…
Photo by EVG photos from Pexels Nurses are in high demand at all times, but with a global pandemic there is an even greater need for qualified nurses. Due to this high demand, most nurses will have a variety of options when it comes to job locations. With National Nurses Week starting on May 6th, the personal-finance website…